8/31/2011

Back to Basics SM700 Signature II Smoothie Maker, Black Review

Back to Basics SM700 Signature II Smoothie Maker, Black
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The only complaint I would have for this smoothie maker is it took way too long to come out on the market. This is a great smoothie maker for the price. It chops through ice and frozen fruit like it is butter, never any ice chips. As long as frozen fruit and ice are allowed to sit in the liquid portion for about 20-30 seconds and then blended, there are no problems with chunks or smoothie maker motor failure.

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8/30/2011

Culligan IC-100 Level 1 Icemaker and Refrigerator Dispenser Drinking Water Filter Review

Culligan IC-100 Level 1 Icemaker and Refrigerator Dispenser Drinking Water Filter
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I've been using this filter model for two years. I'm on my second unit. It works about the same as other inline filters I've used with regard to taste of the water. It seems not to last as long, but maybe my waster quality has changed, but it lasts long enough considering the price. I do like the quick connect fitting system. My filter is located in an awkward location, and not having to snug up compression fitting anymore to copper tubing is a big help.
I've read other reviews comment on black particles. You have to flush out the filter before you hook up the outlet end to your refrigerator. Just like any other filter. Maybe a gallon at most. I just do it until I don't see black particles coming out. The instructions say to do this as well, but I think it says to use more water. That's just CYA though.

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IC-100-D Features: -Refrigerator dispenser filter. -Level 1 basic filtration. -Provides water and ice with a clean, refreshing flavor. -Reduces bad taste, aesthetic chlorine taste and odor. -Easy installation, compact design and includes optional adaptors for braided hose. -Filter life: 2500 Gallons or 12 months. -Includes two optional adaptors for tubing with compression net ends and cartridge change reminder sticker. -NSF certified. -Overall dimensions: 15.5'' H x 2.25'' W x 2.25'' D. For more information on this product please view Sheet(s) below: Specification Sheet

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8/29/2011

Euro Cuisine 2qt Yogurt Maker - Electric Review

Euro Cuisine 2qt Yogurt Maker - Electric
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This works beautifully! Thanks to the large 2-quart capacity, now I can make enough yogurt to last a week and avoid using all of those store-bought plastic yogurt containers. Note: The recipe provided by Euro-Cuisine is not as good as the one from Diet for a Small Planet, which--doubled for the 2qt capacity--makes a delicious yogurt with a much thicker consistency.

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With the Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker, you can make home-made all natural, rich, and creamy yogurts with any kind of milk within 6 to 8hours. The Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker allows you to control sweetness, ingredients, and fat content. The unit is very economical, as you can prepare up to 2 quarts of yogurt at a time. Timer on the side of the unit marks time as to when yogurt will be finished cooking. The Yogurt Maker kit includes a stainless steel thermometer, a specially designed cotton bag for making cheese and an individual serving bowl. The cotton bag has an easy-to-fill opening and a cord, which makes it simple to close the bag and hang it in order to make your cheese.

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8/28/2011

Cuisinart Ice Cream Paddle Review

Cuisinart Ice Cream Paddle
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I mean, come on people. It's an ice cream paddle for an ice cream maker I already had. Of course it works great.

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Paddle for the ICE-20 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. Fits Models ICE-20, ICE-25

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8/27/2011

Jamba Juice Smoothie Maker Review

Jamba Juice Smoothie Maker
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this is the WORST toy ever...runs on batteries and the items going in, including the ice, have to be chopped so small, it's ridiculous...I had to crush the ice in our real blender first and the blades on the jamba juice still got stuck, ON A STRAWBERRY...ended up having to make the smoothies in our home blender

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8/26/2011

Hamilton Beach Iced Tea Maker Review

Hamilton Beach Iced Tea Maker
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For a connoisseur of iced tea such as myself this is a most wonderful gadget, it works so well that I bought a second one just in case anything happens to it then I'll have a replacement.
I have a suggestion to offer about the manufacturer's instructions or for anyone who makes their own iced tea. If you have always had a problem with your tea tasting bitter after you make it then try this, DO NOT ADD ICE BEFORE BREWING as per the mfgs instructions, also never boil water with tea in it, add hot water to your tea, steep for about 3 minutes no longer than 4-5 minutes, or in this case just let the machine handle it, after you brew your tea and remove the loose tea or bags, LET THE PITCHER SET OPEN TOPPED TO AIR OUT FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. In this time I have found that the bitterness seeps out and the end result is far better tasting tea, much smoother and with less bite. After that add just enough ice to chill then fill to the top line,(Or Lower if not strong enough) with cold water and make it the way you like.
I have always thought that the cafeterias and nice restaurants have made the best tea, but now I have surpassed even the best of restaurants by trying different teas and brewing them together for fabulous flavors. This Hamilton Beach Tea Maker has its own tea strainer built in but you can also remove the strainer and use a regular large round pleated coffee filter in the basket which will make it much easier to dispose of the wet loose tea when you are done brewing.
To start with try 2 tablespoons of Lipton loose tea. Online you can go to TheteaSmith.com and order their flavored blended teas like Subtle Strawberry, Blue Shadow, Refreshing Raspberry and many others, I put a pinch or 2 of all 3 of these flavors in first and then the the 2 Tblspns of Lipton in the coffee filter set the brew dial on strong and follow the above instructions, and get exquisite fruity flavored tea, from here the possibilities are endless...Enjoy.

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8/25/2011

Red Dragon VT 3-30 C 500,000 BTU Heavy Duty Propane Vapor Torch Kit Review

Red Dragon VT 3-30 C 500,000 BTU Heavy Duty Propane Vapor Torch Kit
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I bought this thing while I was camping. Our firewood was a bit damp and I was having trouble getting the campfire started. With this handy-dandy roaster, I had a bonfire within a minute or so. Then, I decided to use it on the weeds at home. The instructions warn against using the torch near conifers (like Evergreen-type shrubs, bushes, topiaries), so I stayed about 5 feet away from those. Well, this thing is hotter than the blazes of Hell and Damnation itself! I roasted a few of my bushes, but thankfully, they've started to come back. We just had a few inches of snow here in Chicago and I drove over it in the driveway. I ended up with icy patches of packed snow and figured I'd pull out Satan's air conditioner. Not only did it melt those ice patches faster than a hooker drops her panties, it melted a five foot section of snow (about 3 inches deep) in front of the nozzle. Well, after that, I just had to screw around with it. I cooked a frozen hot-dog in less than 30 seconds. OK, "cooked" is the wrong word. I turned a frozen hot dog into a pile of ash. Since that was fun, I tried it with an old cell-phone I had laying around. It stunk, but man it was cool to watch it turn into a gelatinous pile of stink. Someone else mentioned having to roast your weeds and then come back to weed by hand a week later. That's totally unnecessary. Just hold the flame on the weed for about 10 seconds and it'll kill it, burn it, turn it to ash, and then burn the ash into smaller ash. The roots will be dead and the weed will never return. OK, maybe it will, but I roasted a section of stone in my backyard that had weeds growing up. It's been nearly 2 years and nothing has grown there. Yeah, it sounds like a jet engine when you fire it up, but it's awesome! I highly recommend this for weed burning, camp fire starting, party tricks, and hot dog cremation. And next week, I'm going to head over to my mean, old, crotchety neighbor's house in the middle of the night and burn "A-Hole" into his lawn. Man, I can't wait till my kid's hamster bites the dust!

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8/24/2011

Hamilton Beach 68050 Ice Shaver Snow Cone Slushie Maker Review

Hamilton Beach 68050 Ice Shaver Snow Cone Slushie Maker
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Just got one of these and I've been churning out delicious snow cones and slushies every day. I figure it will pay for itself in the next week from all the trips it's saved me trotting down to the local corner mart for the store bought variety.
The new machine arrived well packaged. It's worth reading the couple pages in the manual before assembly and operation but assembly is easy and you will be up and running in a couple of minutes -- literally. The product is solidly built plastic and well engineered. Nothing seems flimsy or makeshift.
About one standard sized ice cube tray worth of ice cubes fits in the top at a time; it self-feeds but you might have to reposition the cubes (a quick and easy task) about once per load to optimize the cutting. It takes about 4-5 minutes to grind through a tray's worth, and it works fine unattended. It's a bit noisy but tolerable -- after all, you are cutting ice. After a few times you will learn the sound of the cut vs the sound of the machine so you know when repositioning the cubes might speed things up. Two trays will fill the bottom bowl. Most pleasant surprise -- no mess at all, contrary to what you might expect. This is tightly engineered, and the bottom container locks nicely in place.
Pro-tip: Put your coffee cup if you use that, into the freezer before filling it to reduce meltdown of the finished product.
Warning: You must order the syrup separately!
Disclaimer: I have no ties to Hamilton Beach and no conflict of interest. This is a great little buy!

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8/23/2011

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer Review

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer
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I already own a 5 Qt mixer from the "Artisan Series" but decided to upgrade to this model so that I could make larger batches of bread dough. For my recipe, a single batch is 2 cups of bread flour. I tried making a double batch (4 cups) in my new Pro 600, but after about 15 min. of kneading, the motor just turned off. I thought I had burned it out, but after consulting the instruction manual, it seems this is normal. Normal?! Yes, that's what it said--all I needed to do was wait for the motor to cool off (it's also "normal" for it to get so hot it is uncomfortable to touch) for 30 min. and then try again. I find it hard to believe that this mixer could make bread with 14 cups of AP flour, as the box says. Having said that, here are my thoughts on this mixer vs. the "Artisan Series" mixer I already own:1. The motor consumes over 50% more electricity (and is certainly more noisy) in the pro 600, but how much of that is being converted to extra torque, I'm not really sure. What I do know is that I can only do a single batch of bread at a time in either mixer.
2. As has been mentioned in other reviews, the Artisan mixer came with a "coated" paddle and dough hook, whereas the pro 600 has "Brandished steel". This means the Artisan's implements are dishwasher safe but the pro 600's are not. I had assumed those bright, shiny implements that I saw in the store display were stainless steel, but I guess not. If it weren't for this problem and the huge price tag, I would have given this mixer 5 stars.
On the plus side...
3. I love the new spiral dough hook--it is much better than the C shaped one in my Artisan
4. The soft start feature is a nice touch. Then again, it would be even nicer if there was a speed lower than the lowest one provided.
5. The larger bowl is nice
6. There is more of a difference between speeds 7-10 than the Artisan
Things I'd like to see changed in the next iteration:
--A gear box. I have a cordless drill that has a high and low gear. As could be expected, low is for more power, high is for more speed. Why don't these mixers use a simple gear selector like that? This would be a HUGE improvement--it would not only provide more power, but the lower speed I would like, as mentioned in point 4.
--Stainless steel implements as mentioned in point #2
CONCLUSION:
A very nice mixer, but so is my "Artisan". If you are going to buy a new mixer (and don't have an unlimited supply of money to throw at it), I wouldn't recommend the Pro 600--get one from the Artisan series instead--it is much cheaper and does just about as good a job. There are small advantages to the Pro 600, but even all together, I don't think they are worth the added price.

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8/22/2011

Lello 4091 Replacement Bowl Review

Lello 4091 Replacement Bowl
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What is there to say, really? It's a spare bucket. Obviously only of value if you have the appropriate Lello ice cream maker.
So, is it useful to have a spare bucket? Sort of. Mine does not just collect dust. If I want to make a couple of batches of ice cream relatively quickly, I can do so without washing the bucket between batches. I find it a little more convenient to wash two buckets at one time than to wash one bucket twice. But it's not hard to wash, so it's not like that's a really big deal. And you have to store the spare somewhere, since only one bucket fits into the machine at a time.
Mainly I only bought the spare so that if anything bad ever happens to one of my buckets (or I lose it), I don't have to wait around to get a replacement. All in all, this is not a necessary or especially useful accessory for your ice cream maker, but it is exactly what it is supposed to be. So I give it five stars.

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8/21/2011

Gevalia Black Iced Coffee, 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2) Review

Gevalia Black Iced Coffee, 16-Count T-Discs for Tassimo Coffeemakers (Pack of 2)
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I have to say that the Black Iced Coffee is wonderful! A very large cup filled with ice and it comes out perfect. If you like your coffee strong it's actually pretty good drinking it hot.

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8/20/2011

Nescafe Dolce Gusto for Nescafe Dolce Gusto Brewers, Cappuccino, 16-Count Capsules (Pack of 3) Review

Nescafe Dolce Gusto for Nescafe Dolce Gusto Brewers, Cappuccino, 16-Count Capsules (Pack of 3)
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I bought the Dolce Gusto machine in 2008, and have been an avid fan of the machine and the capsules ever since.
While I do have a couple pointers (not quite complaints, but advice to make your Dolce Gusto experience better) that pertain to the machine itself -- and thus the final coffee product -- I feel the capsules themselves are not at fault for any of the machine's problems.
After many days of getting used to the machine, I've found that loosely following the recommended milliliter measurements on the boxes is a good start, and from there it's up to you. Personally, I do just the recommended amount of milk and then pour the espresso until I see the tiniest hint of transparency in the flow. From there I wait anywhere from half a minute to a few minutes (the longer you wait, the more espresso left in the capsule makes it's way to the bottom ready to get the last flush of hot water...but at the same time, the more the foam melts into the coffee), depending on what other busy morning activities I've gotten myself into while preparing the drink, and then push another few seconds worth of espresso out of the capsule. Does this make a world of difference in strength? I doubt it...but it gives me just that much darker of a drink and it makes me feel like I'm getting the most bang for my buck.
Ofcourse, the fact that I can get that much more espresso out of the capsule by waiting a bit isn't necessarily all the capsule's fault, but it is truly my only caveat (I also wonder if it's possible to make recyclable capsules...). Either way, unless I've really overdone the amounts of milk or espresso (or haven't gotten back to the machine in time to turn it off), getting a 'watered-down' cappuccino is not possible and, in my opinion, purely an 'operator problem' (see tip above).
Also something to note: a generally accepted typical single shot of espresso is made up of 8g of ground coffee and the final product shouldn't be any more than 35mL. The instructions on the package tell you to pour about 40mL (and there is exactly 8g of espresso in the capsule). In other words, if you overdo the espresso capsule, you'll be getting a noticeably watered down espresso (as for the whole cappuccino, I usually can't tell if I've overdone it a touch).
Guests have always commented on the excellent look (use clear glasses for quite the show), feel, and taste of the foam and milk. I have to agree that compared to using other capsule-based machines where one has to purchase an extra milk-frother (and deal with the clean-up, supplies, etc), this system easily produces a comparable (at least) milk and foam experience, with very little hassle (if any).
When it comes to flavors, there's been a long-standing tie between Cappuccino and the Latte Macchiato in my household. We tend to always have a supply of Cappuccino around with the occasional box of Macchiatto every month or two. Cappuccino is definitely a favorite. Top notch. Never had a problem with a bad after-taste, or at least nothing but the great taste of good espresso.
For those who like to know where their coffee comes from: the milk is from France and the coffee capsules are from England (although the actual 100% ground and roasted arabica beans themselves, I don't know). Also, there's 8g of ground coffee in the espresso capsules (the Latte Macchiato has less -- in fact, the Macchiato box recommends 50mL of espresso for a capsule that contains 6.5g...in other words, the amount of espresso that you'd find in a fairly small single shot with the amount of water reserved for a small double shot...perhaps one of the reasons I tend to prefer the Cappuccino).
And ofcourse, buying the boxes from Amazon.com with the subscribe and save is the most inexpensive option I've found.
Also, make sure to sign-up online at Dolce Gusto's website for the award points you get with every box. With a box of three from Amazon (through subscribe and save), AND factoring in the 5 award points you get with every box (with which you can redeem Amazon gift cards), the price per box drops to a little over 6 dollars (compared to ~9 dollars a box at Sur la Table and other retailers).
And since I'm a money-saving statistics addict, I'm especially happy about the fact that the online rewards program keeps track of all the points you've ever recorded (thus telling me how many boxes I've ever purchased). This helps me calc. how much money I've saved in total in comparison to, say, Starbucks.
All in all, if you're not quite willing to shell out major bucks for a real espresso machine, and have limited counter-space to begin with, the Dolce Gusto machine is an easy choice (they just released new and improved versions, too). **And, as of early October '10, they've revamped their boxes, giving them a classier, more matte-like finish (along with a recycle symbol on the bottom) and a cleaner look in terms of pictures and text. Great improvement to the design, and a fun, refreshing face-lift.**
In terms of capsules, the Cappuccino is a solid choice -- a staple in my cabinet.

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8/19/2011

Plain White Pint Size Frozen Dessert Containers Review

Plain White Pint Size Frozen Dessert Containers
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I was really stoked to be able to get a reasonable volume of containers for my homemade ice cream. However: there are holes in the lids. Granted, not straight through, there are two layers to the lid and the holes in each layer are offset, but holes nonetheless.

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8/18/2011

Frigidaire Ice Maker / Icemaker 5303918277, 218699501, M1 Review

Frigidaire Ice Maker / Icemaker 5303918277, 218699501, M1
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Using the correct model, serial numbers from the Refrigerator and the part number on the factory ice maker this is the unit that was suppose to replace it. Not even close - Wrong side for water inlet, Mounting bracket will not mount correctly. I even tried to change out the motor, timer and switches and use the existing housing and etc. The only thing that would change out is the two switches. Not satisfied.

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8/17/2011

Keurig Platinum B70 Gourmet Single Cup Brewing system with 60 k-cups Assortment & Reusable filter Review

Keurig Platinum B70 Gourmet Single Cup Brewing system with 60 k-cups Assortment and Reusable filter
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My husband and I decided to buy this coffee maker for two reasons. One, we wanted to break our Starbucks habit/addiction and two, because we both have really different tastes in coffee. A traditional coffee maker just wasn't cutting it for us because we couldn't both drink out of the same pot of coffee and ended up wasting a lot of coffee. So this allows us to each brew our favorite coffee without a lot of waste. The coffee maker is very quick to warm up and it's not any louder than our old coffee pot. You can set the brew strength to suit your taste which is really helpful and it even has an iced coffee setting. The large water reservoir is a really nice feature because we don't have to constantly refill the pot, unless of course we are drinking a lot of coffee or tea!
Now, I know the coffee maker is relatively expensive initially so the return on investment will take a little bit of time. With all the myriad of types and flavors of coffee and tea available, we have truly cut down on our Starbucks addiction and have both tailored our K-Cup purchases to suit our individual tastes. My husband makes two to three of his own Vanilla Latte style iced coffees everyday. I've branched out into trying all kinds of different teas in addition to making my own coffee. It does help that several cream companies have come out with some truly delicious flavored creamers to compliment the wide variety of coffee flavors available.
While we can get a few flavors of the K-cups at our local grocery store, Amazon by far has the best selection and best prices. This particular model of coffee maker came with an assortment of coffees so we could try a variety. When you are first starting out with this coffee maker, I would definitely recommend finding an assortment pack so you can decide what your favorites are without having a whole bunch of extra K-Cups left over of things you don't like. Another nice feature that is available for purchase separately is a filter assembly for use with your own coffee. This comes in handy if you have a special coffee flavor that isn't prepackaged by any of the K-Cup makers. Just be sure to use care when you grind your own beans and ensure you read the instructions so you don't use too fine or too course of a grind.
We are extremely please with the quality of this coffee maker and the wide variety of quality coffees and teas available for it. If you have the cash and you are a dedictated coffee drinker, you can't go wrong with this purchase!

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8/16/2011

Ice Tube Maker- Set of 2 Review

Ice Tube Maker- Set of 2
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If you want ice in your plastic drink bottle, fill it about a quarter of the way with water and lay it down in the freezer propping up the top. I do this when I get home from work and after washing out the bottle. In the morning, there will be a nice wedge of ice in the bottle. Fill it up with your beverage and off you go.
If you are suspicious of plastic and think it might trigger poor health in the future, this technique works with stainless steel bottles without fear of hurting the bottle.

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Ice Tube Maker- Set of 2Keep water and soft drink bottles cold with "tubes" that fit where cubes won't! Bottled drinks getting too warm? Convenient ice tubes are the solution.These long, narrow 3" long x 3/4" diameter ice tubes slip through slim necks to keep beverages chilled for on-the-go enjoyment. Each sturdy polypropylene tray makes 10 tubes. Dishwasher safe. Trays can be hung out of the way when not in use.Great for parties- fill carbonated soda, juice or your favorite spritzer to add a little kick to your beverage of choiceSet of 2 ice cube trays yields 20 ice tubes.

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8/15/2011

Plain White Quart Size Frozen Dessert Containers Review

Plain White Quart Size Frozen Dessert Containers
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I started making my own ice cream this summer. I was using various storage containers to hold the ice cream, but each had problems. These containers don't hold heat, so they don't melt the ice cream on contact. The lids are vented. This allows you to get all the air out of the container before freezing.
It is easy to write on them. This is obviously good if you have more than one kind of ice cream at a time (which I do), but also for giving ice cream to friends. Not only to identify it, but to personalize it.
I just ordered the pint size as well.

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